Texas Longhorns defensive back Kenny Vaccaro runs with the ball after catching a pass during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium.

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BATON ROUGE -- Georgia outside linebacker Jarvis Jones was the popular choice among reporters and draft experts, but it did not happen.

The New Orleans Saints - the worst defense in recorded NFL history last year - did address that side of the ball, though, and selected free safety Kenny Vaccaro of Texas. Vaccaro (6-0, 212 pounds) is the No. 1-rated free safety in the draft, according to NFL Draft expert Mike Detillier, who said this week that the Saints would select Jones. Last season, Vaccarro intercepted two passes, forced two fumbles, recovered one ...